Students will step into the shoes of settlers from the New England, Middle, Southern Colonies, and the Backcountry, creating Instagram-style posts that showcase life, geography, economy, and culture in each region. It’s a fun, interactive way to reinforce key content while encouraging creativity and critical thinking.

What’s Included:

Teacher Directions
Backcountry Background Information
Student Activity Pages
Answer Keys
Sample Posters for Student Inspiration
Three Options for Instagram Templates

Bonus Content!

This resource features bonus background information on the Backcountry—a critical yet often overlooked region in colonial history. Students will learn how the Backcountry shaped events like the French and Indian War and how tensions after the Proclamation of 1763 fueled ongoing conflicts with Indigenous peoples. This addition ensures a fuller, more accurate understanding of colonial America.

Perfect for:

• Colonial America units
• Review or assessment
• Bulletin board displays
• Cross-curricular connections with ELA and art
• Engaging early finishers or group work

Whether you’re introducing the colonial regions or wrapping up your unit, this project-based resource is a classroom favorite!

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Important Note About Google

This resource is designed in Google Slides. After purchase, you will receive a download link to make a copy of the original file. You will NOT be asked to access your Google Drive.

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